Fractures

Question 1

Falling onto an outstretched hand or high-impact trauma can cause a fracture here

Answer 1

Fracture of the humeral head

Question 2

SS of fracture of the humeral head

Answer 2

Pain
Effusion
Limited range elbow/ forearm movements
Localised tenderness over radial head
Painful extension of forearm
Painful rotation of forearm

Question 3

What may be the only sign of radial head fracture on AP and lateral views?

Answer 3

Fat pad sign